Hawaii Dolphin Excursion while Snorkeling

Imagine no more….come aboard with Captain Steve’s for the Maui Rafting Adventure of a lifetime….this is the stuff dreams are made of! Departure/Location: Mala Wharf, Lahaina
Schedule: 7 days a week
Time: Check-in 7:15am
Duration: 5½ hours for deluxe snorkeling
Children: Minimum age 5 years. Ages 5-12

Bring: Camera, sunscreen, sunglasses, towel, light windbreaker or coverup.

Maui Lanai Ocean Rafting Adventures With Aloha
Captain Steve started his business in 1986, and still insists on personal service and complete satisfaction for every guest. As he explains it, "I want to make sure everyone who comes with us, absolutely loves the experience. My crew and I will stop at nothing to ensure unparalleled service and quality.” Join us today on our endless quest for the "Perfect Maui Day" of snorkeling (and Humpback whale watching in season)!

Enjoy a Perfect Island Adventure with Captain Steve’s
Captain Steve has been conducting this popular Maui adventure for about seventeen years; it has stood the test of time and the trial of literally thousands of guests, many of whom continue to return year after year. The water is always warm in Hawaii even in the winter and the waters surrounding Maui and Lanai offer excellent visibility. Snorkeling is a must for every visitor to the islands and the waters are always clearer when you are out on a boat away from the sandy shores.

Come aboard with Captain Steve’s and waste no time in discovering the secrets of the Maui reef, playing with Dolphins or Whales, Turtles or Rays, there is no telling what we might encounter on any given day. No two trips are alike and that's probably what keeps the Captains and crew so friendly and accommodating; they are as excited about going to work as the guests are about going on the Maui Rafting Adventure! Sea caves, burial caves, towering sea cliffs, secluded coves, lava rock pinnacles make up the setting for the schools of fish including Butterfly Fish, Parrot Fish, Damsel Fish, Surgeon Fish, Moorish Idol, Tang, Wrasse, Box Fish, Snowflake Eels, and the former Hawaii State Fish Humuhumunukunukuapuaa.

Just imagine a pod of 200 Spinner Dolphins ...
putting on a show just for you or swimming next to a rare and endangered Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle (Honu) in the crystal clear waters of the Pacific, above the most exquisite fringing reef in the entire State of Hawaii. Perhaps you will catch a glimpse of the most curious creature on the reef…an octopus (Tako); these masters of disguise are sure to be

Feel the rush of the wind in your hair as we speed across the Maui waves off the shores of historic Lahaina Town. As we head for the Dolphins and Lanai with Captain Steve's Hard Bottom Inflatable Vessels, you will quickly realize why on Maui, we believe that getting there can be half the fun. We promise that our two vessels, the Cane Fire and Manta Raiv can get you there faster than all the rest! Each craft is a rigid hulled inflatable, originally designed for Search & Rescue by the Coast Guard. Both vessels are powered by twin 200 horsepower computerized smokeless engines, which meet the new EPA standards.

The Cane Fire is U.S. Coast Guard certified for 24 passengers; the Manta Raiv is certified for 20 passengers. Both are certified for two seasoned crew members. We limit them to 20 passengers for Canefire and 16 passengers for the Manta Raiv passengers to ensure the ultimate in passenger comfort. They offer bench seating with backrests and pontoon seating and about half of the boat is shaded. The seating is diverse; from the smooth "Mercedes" seats in the stern, to the "Wild Riding Dolphin Seat" in the bow. Many prefer the pontoon seating to be closest to the water. The vessels have dual ladders with wide steps to make boarding from the water easy. They have the latest safety requirements: V.H.F radio, C.B. radio, cellular phone, and a class-A Epirb system that identifies them in an emergency.

Captain Steve's Rafting Details
All guests enjoy a continental breakfast of local Maui tropical fruits, freshly baked muffins and assorted pastries. Island juices, POG, and icy cold water are served throughout the morning check-in. Lunch is a delicious deli buffet offering a mouth-watering selection of sliced honey ham, smoked turkey, assorted cheeses, Upcountry greens mix, sliced Kula tomatoes, homemade Albacore Tuna salad with capers, pasta salad, Hawaiian style potato-mac salad, olives, pickles, fresh sliced vegetables, frosty cold sodas, iced tea & water.

Home-made chocolate chip and Big Island macadamia nut cookies are the perfect end to a perfect Maui picnic at the water’s edge! Sorry, no pregnant women and no children under 5 years of age allowed on this tour. This tour is not recommended for those with back or neck injuries or for those who have had recent surgeries. Bring underwater camera and plenty of film; your picture-perfect Maui moment awaits!

Wear swimsuits, sunglasses and PLENTY of sunscreen. Bring towels and maybe a light jacket or wind breaker.

Capt. Steve’s departs from Mala Wharf in Lahaina daily at 7:15am. Return about 2:00pm.

This trip is perfect for first time snorkelers, offering the extra personal attention that only a small group brings and great for advanced snorkelers without the restrictions of a larger group. All necessary gear is provided, including high-quality masks, fins and snorkels. Flotation devices, life jackets, optical masks, and wet suits are available upon request.